Much to the dismay of the evil fairy Carabosse, your invite to ‘We Call It Ballet’ in Helsinki has officially arrived. The show takes audiences on a magical journey through the story of Sleeping Beauty, an iconic ballet that tells the tale of a young princess cursed by the spindle of a spinning wheel. But this is no ordinary ballet show. Once the house lights dim, the stage is inundated by the glow from hundreds of LED lights that adorn the ballerinas’ dazzling ensembles.
On selected dates over the coming months, Astoria Klubi will be hosting this wondrous dance spectacle illuminated by enchanting LED-lit costumes. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours before Carabosse gets her hands on them…
What is ‘We Call It Ballet’?
‘We Call It Ballet’ in Helsinki puts a shining spin on a centuries-old tale. A true love’s first kiss awakens a princess from her cursed slumber, but that’s not the most enchanting part of this one-of-a-kind ballet show. Not only do the ballerinas’ outfits shimmer and glow thanks to their embroidered LED lights, but they also change colour to match the tone of the scenes unfolding in front of you. Pinks, purples, blues and more vibrant colors accompany the dancers on stage as they twist and twirl to the sounds of music composed over 100 years ago.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Ballet has long been one of the most favoured mediums for storytelling. For over 500 years, the dance has showcased some of the most famous stories every written. Every plié shares a feeling and every passé reveals the next step in a story. Once the dancers lift and leap to the music’s spine-tingling crescendos, only then can the extent of ballet’s power be fully appreciated.
So, when LED-lit ballerina costumes that change colour are added to the mix, the storytelling is elevated to dazzling new heights. What’s more, a narrator will be guiding the show to allow audiences to delve even deeper into the story that we all know and love.
Ready for an unforgettable evening of dance, music and light? The luminous ‘We Call It Ballet’ dance spectacle in Helsinki pushes the boundaries of ballet beyond your imagination.
Shows last approximately 60 minutes and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each concert and late entry is not permitted.